The loonie? Ugh. Since the heady days of 2011 when our dollar was actually stronger than the US, we’ve seen it take a nosedive to where it’s now settled in the 75¢ area. What’s a poor Canadian traveller to do?

Fear not: we’ve collected an array of tempting cruise offers just for Canadians. These great companies are going that extra mile to ensure us that they love us, weakened dollar and all. Read on for some serious saving!
All prices quoted are in US dollars and are the lead-in price.

Regent Seven Seas

Enjoy savings of 20 per cent when you book by November 30 this year. Lots of sailings to choose from in January and March plus this tempting Christmas departure: Sail from Rio de Janeiro on the 21 day South American Sojourn cruise departing December 23. Was $11,999; Canadian residents pay $9,599.

Oceania

Also offering us 20 per cent plus value-added amenities on select sailings throughout next year. For example, the 20 day Quintessential Far East Bangkok to Beijing departure February 12 on board the Nautica was $5,999 now $4,799 including pre-paid gratuities and a $500 on board credit. Book by November 30, 2015 to take advantage of these great deals.

AMA

Save 20 per cent on river cruises in Europe, Asia and Africa, valid on departures from March 24 next year onward and including 2017 Asia sailings. Plus save an additional $1,500 per couple on select wine-themed cruises. Sail the Romantic Danube onboard AmaBella from April 16, 2016 for $2066 usd per person in a window stateroom. That’s a savings of $999 usd per person. Hurry though, a few of their sailings are already sold out and the sale ends November 30, 2015.

Royal Caribbean

Canadians save up to 15 per cent on select sailings including Greece and Greece/Turkey sailings from 7 to 11 nights. Book by November 9 and enjoy an additional 30 per cent off all departures after November 9 excluding China departures and Anthem of the Seas sailings before November 9 2015. A tempting sample? The May 23 sailing of the Jewel of the Seas on a 9 night Eastern Mediterranean cruise, regular $2,479 now $1,474 for an oceanview stateroom when you take advantage of the 15 per cent Canadian offer plus the early booking 30 per cent off.
Bon voyages!